CoronaVirus

JARblue · 04-23-2020, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Regardless, thats odd.

Not really... early evidence weeks ago suggested that cats were more susceptible to contracting the virus than dogs.

bunk · 04-23-2020, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Not really... early evidence weeks ago suggested that cats were more susceptible to contracting the virus than dogs.

Since CV is zoonotic I understand for humans -> domesticated pets, but Lions an Tigers?

JARblue · 04-23-2020, 04:14 PM

I was just pointing out that it looked like felines were more prone to contracting the virus. So it would make sense that you might start seeing cases outside the domesticated species. Speaking of those felines in captivity, of course.

The likelihood of wild animals catching the virus is probably low. And I don't think anyone is out there capturing wild lions and tigers to test them for covid. If they are, fck them, humans need those tests lol

ZCanadian · 04-23-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I was just pointing out that it looked like felines were more prone to contracting the virus. So it would make sense that you might start seeing cases outside the domesticated species. Speaking of those felines in captivity, of course.

The likelihood of wild animals catching the virus is probably low. And I don't think anyone is out there capturing wild lions and tigers to test them for covid. If they are, fck them, humans need those tests lol

That would be called "thinning the herd" (and I'm not talking about the cats)! LOL

Rusty · 04-23-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

In the wild or in captivity? Regardless, thats odd.

Side note: Pepper woke up coughing in the middle of the night last night...

NY city zoo.

ZCanadian · 04-23-2020, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Not really... early evidence weeks ago suggested that cats were more susceptible to contracting the virus than dogs.

Interesting in that SARS-CoV-2 is a betacoronavirus, which felines are not normally susceptible to.

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Originally Posted by Rusty

NY city zoo.

Apparently recovering. But might be worth researching how this virus became a reverse-zoonosis. And how the cats immune systems responded.

Spooler · 04-23-2020, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Apparently recovering. But might be worth researching how this virus became a reverse-zoonosis. And how the cats immune systems responded.

I can see it now. Some redneck wondering into the cage, "Here kitty kitty". LOL

JARblue · 04-23-2020, 08:27 PM

Some zoos have contingency plans ranking the animals. So they know which ones to feed to the others if food becomes scarce.

Zoren 370 · 04-23-2020, 09:41 PM

You mean I have to stop licking pussy?...cat!

Zoren 370 · 04-23-2020, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

I personally know three people that have died this month. 2 worked together and one didn’t. The common thing they shared is they weren’t very healthy.

One was a diabetic
One was a heavy smoker
One had lung cancer (stage 4)

All three were counted as Coronavirus deaths, but it makes me wonder how many other people are being lumped in those death stats.

What are the ages?...

vtec to vvel · 04-23-2020, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Since CV is zoonotic I understand for humans -> domesticated pets, but Lions an Tigers?

Supposedly, the original strand of covid-19 has mutated "at least 30 times" according to the media. Not sure how valid this is, but, it can't be a good sign when it mutates at all.

vtec to vvel · 04-23-2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

You mean I have to stop licking pussy?...cat!

Anything that smells or looks fishy, I wouldn't go near it

vtec to vvel · 04-23-2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Some zoos have contingency plans ranking the animals. So they know which ones to feed to the others if food becomes scarce.

I read about that a few days ago and thought it was a joke....turns out it wasn't

ZCanadian · 04-24-2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Supposedly, the original strand of covid-19 has mutated "at least 30 times" according to the media. Not sure how valid this is, but, it can't be a good sign when it mutates at all.

Sometimes, viruses can mutate in a way that does not benefit them. That might explain why they can suddenly disappear, or how you get milder or more severe strains.

It can also make chasing cures and vaccines more challenging.

Oxford University has just begun clinical trials of a possible vaccine. Fingers crossed!

MZ DAIZY · 04-24-2020, 06:46 AM

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What are the ages?...

One was 58, one was late 60’s, one was early 70’s.

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